Filipek from the University of California in Irvine, Ca have demonstrated that patients with autistic spectrum disorders have higher prevalence of carnitine deficiency. Carnitine deficiency has been attributed to the mitochondrial defects. Such alterations could in turn play in role in pathogenesis of effects on brain as manifested by various behavioral effects.

Literature suggests potential role for carnitine supplementation for treatment of autism; however, thus far, there has been lack of good randomized controlled trials to examine the effect of carnitine.

Filipek from the University of California in Irvine, Ca have demonstrated that patients with autistic spectrum disorders have higher prevalence of carnitine deficiency. Carnitine deficiency has been attributed to the mitochondrial defects. Such alterations could in turn play in role in pathogenesis of effects on brain as manifested by various behavioral effects.

Literature suggests potential role for carnitine supplementation for treatment of autism; however, thus far, there has been lack of good randomized controlled trials to examine the effect of carnitine.